Wheel Bolt Pattern (PCD) Guide

A wheel bolt pattern (also called PCD, pitch circle diameter) is written as the number of lug holes times the diameter of the circle they sit on — for example 5x114.3 means 5 lugs on a 114.3 mm circle. It determines which wheels physically fit your vehicle. This guide explains how to read it, how to measure yours, and lists the most common patterns.

What does a bolt pattern like 5x114.3 mean?

The first number is the lug count — how many studs or bolt holes the wheel has, commonly 4, 5, 6, or 8. The second number is the pitch circle diameter (PCD): the diameter in millimeters of the imaginary circle passing through the center of every stud. So 5x114.3 is a 5-lug wheel on a 114.3 mm (4.5 inch) circle. Two wheels only interchange if BOTH numbers match.

How to measure your bolt pattern

For an even lug count (4, 6, or 8), measure straight across from the center of one stud to the center of the stud directly opposite — that distance is the PCD. A 5-lug wheel has no directly-opposite stud, so measure from the center of one stud to the OUTER edge of the second stud away from it; that distance approximates the PCD. Measure to the nearest 0.5 mm and compare against the common patterns below.

Common wheel bolt patterns

4-lug: 4x100 (older Honda, Mazda, VW), 4x108 (older Ford, Peugeot), 4x114.3 (older Nissan, Hyundai). 5-lug: 5x100 (Subaru, some VW/Toyota), 5x108 (Ford, Volvo), 5x112 (VW/Audi/Mercedes), 5x114.3 (most Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda), 5x120 (BMW), 5x127 (Jeep, GM SUVs), 5x139.7 (trucks). 6-lug: 6x135 (Ford F-150), 6x139.7 (Chevy/GMC/Toyota trucks). 8-lug: 8x165.1 and 8x170 (heavy-duty trucks).

Bolt pattern vs lug nut torque vs thread size

These are three different specs and you often need all three. Bolt pattern (PCD) decides if a wheel fits. Lug nut torque is how tight to tighten the nuts. Thread size (e.g. M12x1.5) and socket size (e.g. 21 mm) decide which lug nuts and tools you need. Use the vehicle lookup for the torque, thread, and socket size for your exact year, make, and model.

How to find your vehicle's bolt pattern

Check the owner's manual or the wheel/tire placard, look up the wheels by part number, or measure directly using the method above. If you are buying aftermarket wheels, confirm the bolt pattern AND the center bore and offset before purchasing — a matching PCD alone does not guarantee fitment.

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